Urban Development

Bangladesh calls for action to implement National Urban Policy 2025

Speakers urged stronger coordination among government, local institutions and development partners to turn Bangladesh’s first National Urban Policy into...

Rajshahi urged to adopt climate-resilient housing policy for vulnerable residents

A BARCIK policy dialogue urged authorities to adopt a climate-resilient housing policy, expand social housing, protect green spaces and...

Madaripur ponds disappear as high-rise buildings replace urban water bodies

Ponds across Madaripur are rapidly disappearing as urban development expands, reducing vital water sources, disrupting ecosystems and complicating firefighting...